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RR-412 RP4 Footloop & Rope-Wrench Ascender Set

Kernmantle Ropes & Rope-Access Accessories (EN 1891)

The PGTEC RR-412 RP4 is a footloop and rope-wrench ascender set for efficient ascending of a single 10-13 mm kernmantle rope, built around EN 566 connector practice and used together with the PGTEC RP1 or RP2 work ropes. The set combines a lightweight stainless chest ascender that clips to the harness chest D-ring with a foot-mounted rope-wrench ascender linked by an adjustable navy webbing footloop: the technician pushes down on the footloop, the wrench ascender slides up the rope under the force of the leg, and the chest ascender follows, turning leg power into steady upward progress without the exhausting arm-pumping of a single handled ascender. This sit-stand technique is the standard fast-rope ascent method for rope-access work, especially on wind-turbine ladders, cell towers, bridge abutments and long facade ascents where the worker must reach a high anchor quickly. The footloop adjusts to fit work boots and the webbing length adjusts for different leg lengths, while the stainless cams grip firmly on the navy kernmantle sheath and release easily on the upward stroke. The whole set weighs 480 g and packs into a small pouch; PGTEC supplies it with a setup diagram, inspection log and a five-year guarantee, and recommends practice on a short top-rope before working at height. The RP4 is used by rope-access technicians, tower climbers, arborists and rescue teams who need an efficient, low-fatigue way to climb a work line.

Key Features

Stainless chest ascender clips to harness chest D-ring
Foot-mounted rope-wrench ascender converts leg power into upward progress
Adjustable navy webbing footloop fits work boots
Serrated stainless cam grips 10-13 mm kernmantle
Sit-stand technique reduces arm fatigue on long ascents
480 g set weight for all-day carry
Pairs with PGTEC RP1 and RP2 work ropes
Supplied with setup diagram and inspection log

Technical Data

Model: RP4
Product Code: RR-412
Standards: EN 566 practice
Rope Diameter Range: 10-13 mm
Chest Ascender: stainless, harness clip
Foot Ascender: rope-wrench with footloop
Footloop: navy polyester, adjustable
Cam: stainless serrated
Max User Weight: 140 kg
Set Weight: 480 g
Body: aluminium + stainless
Colour: silver, navy
Operating Temperature: -30 C to +50 C

Material & Specifications

Chest ascender body: anodised aluminium EN AW-6082
Cams: stainless steel 1.4122, serrated
Foot ascender frame: stainless steel 1.4301
Footloop: navy polyester 22 mm, ladder-lock adjuster
Foot strap pad: EVA foam, navy
Harness clip: stainless steel, auto-lock
Rope shown: navy kernmantle 11 mm

Applications

Fast rope-access ascent on facades and towers
Wind-turbine and cell-tower climbing
Bridge abutment and steel-structure access
Arborist ascent on work lines
Confined-space entry line climbing
Rescue-team training and ascent drills

Product Advantages

Leg-powered sit-stand ascent is far less tiring than arm pumping
Chest clip keeps the ascender aligned on the rope hands-free
Adjustable footloop fits every boot size and leg length
Works on the same 10-13 mm PGTEC work ropes already in service
PGTEC training setup diagram included for safe technique
480 g set and five-year guarantee with stocked spare cams

Model
RP4
RP1
RP2
Product Code
RR-412
RR-409
RR-410
Colour
silver, navy
navy blue
navy blue
Applicable Standard
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EN 1891 Type A
EN 1891 Type A
Diameter
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11 mm
10.5 mm
Length
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50 m
30 m
Construction
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kernmantle, parallel core
kernmantle, parallel core
Core
—
polyamide, parallel
polyamide parallel
Sheath
—
polyester, navy blue
polyester, navy blue
Min Breaking Strength
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>22 kn
>22 kN
Elongation
—
low, semi-static
low, semi-static
Weight
—
approx. 78 g/m
approx. 70 g/m
Suitable Temperature
—
-40 C to +60 C
-40 C to +60 C
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